'The Sabres looked very rusty after having three days off from practices and games, but Boston had the same three days off and they didn’t look rusty at all.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: After 36 games, nothing has changed this season for the Sabres
The Sabres Report - Dec 28, 2023
Granato: 'When you feel like you can score, you always feel like you're in the game'
'"Your psyche is key and when you feel you can't score, it's really hard. This is a tough league when you feel like you can't score and flip it when you feel like you can score you always feel like you're in the game you're ready for you're excited for that next shift, give me the puck, I can do it. Nobody fears a team that can score in this league. We're going to focus and be … [Read more...] about Granato: ‘When you feel like you can score, you always feel like you’re in the game’
Sabres overpowered in home loss vs. Bruins
'While Buffalo went scoreless on six power plays, the penalty killers gave up a season-high three goals against Atlantic Division-leading Boston.' … [Read more...] about Sabres overpowered in home loss vs. Bruins
Coyle scores twice, Bruins end 4-game skid with win against Sabres
'“We’re passing up good opportunities, we’re not supporting each other. It just kind of adds up. It’s a snowball effect, and each guy has to look at one another and try to work for one another, because it’s five against four. I mean, we shouldn’t be out there and getting outchanced. … It’s confidence, it’s swagger. We obviously don’t have it right now, and we’re going to work … [Read more...] about Coyle scores twice, Bruins end 4-game skid with win against Sabres
Special teams makes the difference in Sabres' loss to Bruins
'The Bruins scored on their first three power plays and finished the night 3-for-4. The Sabres went 0-for-6, which included 28 seconds at 5-on-3 and 1:32 at 4-on-3.' … [Read more...] about Special teams makes the difference in Sabres’ loss to Bruins
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks come up short in rematch with Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch blow past Amerks, 3-1 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 27, 2023
Sabres get another chance at the national spotlight as Bruins hit town
'The hope is that game may have been a seminal moment for this club as it has followed that performance with two strong ones, a 9-3 thumping of Toronto and Saturday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Rangers in Madison Square Garden.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get another chance at the national spotlight as Bruins hit town
No World Juniors, no problem: Sabres’ Zach Benson thrilled to be in Buffalo
'Benson will watch the tournament featuring hockey’s best teenage talent, which started Tuesday, knowing he could’ve represented Team Canada. His country inquired about his services, but the Sabres decided Buffalo would be the best place for him.' … [Read more...] about No World Juniors, no problem: Sabres’ Zach Benson thrilled to be in Buffalo
Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich captaining Team Czechia at World Juniors
'The slick forward wanted to represented his country so badly that he asked the Sabres for permission to leave the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich captaining Team Czechia at World Juniors
Wednesday's Boston Coverage
Bruins enter matchup against the Sabres on losing streak (AP) Need to Know: Bruins at Buffalo (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks trusting the process amidst recent struggles (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 26, 2023
Jiri Kulich, Matt Savoie among 7 Sabres prospects playing in World Juniors
‘ The Sabres will have seven prospects competing at the IIHF World Junior Championship, which will be held in Sweden beginning Tuesday and culminating with the gold medal game on Jan. 5.’ … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich, Matt Savoie among 7 Sabres prospects playing in World Juniors
The Sabres Report - Dec 25, 2023
Sabres confused, angry after 'ridiculous' penalties stemming from Erik Johnson fight
'“It was absolutely effing ridiculous, and then the ref tells Don that he gave me the unsportsmanlike because we were screaming at him in the first period for not making a call,” Johnson told The Buffalo News after the Sabres’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Rangers. “So, tell me how that is somewhat justified? I go over to him, he obliges. That’s hockey. That’s not an instigator. … [Read more...] about Sabres confused, angry after ‘ridiculous’ penalties stemming from Erik Johnson fight
The Sabres Report - Dec 24, 2023
Observations: Sabres rally to force OT, gain some 'momentum' entering holiday break
'“I think our last two have been a lot better,” said Mittelstadt. “And I think for me, personally, I’ve got to put one of those away for the team. But it's definitely a balance and to get a point on the road trailing going into the third is big for us. I think we've got a little momentum here going into the second half of the year. We're gonna have to win a lot of games so … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres rally to force OT, gain some ‘momentum’ entering holiday break
Inside the NHL: Sabres quickly cooled crisis but roster still needs work after holiday freeze
'Still, had there not been a roster freeze coming that night, the Columbus game was so off-putting that you wonder if Adams would have been forced to make a trade or waiver transaction – or both – to show some sign that the executive suite was sending a message to the locker room about how unacceptable that performance was.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres quickly cooled crisis but roster still needs work after holiday freeze